ATTENTION
As of August 18, 2024, the Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card switched to a fare capping system with daily and weekly maximum charges.
This fare maintains the current reduced-fare rate and offers a higher discount than the monthly pass or cash options.
Fare Cap Rates
| Reduced Fare | ||
| Service | Daily | Weekly* |
| Local | $2 | $8 |
| Premium | $4 | $16 |
*Calendar week: Sunday-Saturday
Using your FAREPAY Card, the more you ride, the more you save with fare capping! Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card users are charged $1 per trip. Charges are capped at $2 per day and $8 per week for local bus (including UVX), UTA On Demand, S-Line, and TRAX. This fare maintains the current reduced-fare rate and offers a higher discount than the monthly pass or cash options. For premium service (FrontRunner, Ski Bus, and Express Bus), the daily reduced fare maximum is $4 per day and the weekly maximum is $16.
To check the status of your fare cap, use this tool.
Paratransit service is not part of the fare capping system.
As always, remember to tap your card when you board and exit the bus or train. If you use UTA On Demand, make sure to update your FAREPAY Card info in the app. If you choose to pay cash fare ($1.25), show your Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card to the operator or fare inspector. Cash fare will not contribute toward your fare cap.
Qualifying Income Updates
As of August 18, the income qualifications for reduced fare has expanded from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty level. This means that more Utah residents qualify for reduced fare.
The household gross income requirements for income-based reduced fare are:
| Number in Household | Max Gross Annual Income |
| 1 | $31,300.00 |
| 2 | $42,300.00 |
| 3 | $53,300.00 |
| 4 | $64,300.00 |
| 5 | $75,300.00 |
| 6 | $86,300.00 |
| 7 | $97,300.00 |
| 8 | $108,300.00 |
For households over 8 people, add $11,000 for each additional person.
Apply for the UTA Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card Today!
The UTA Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card provides a flat rate of $1.00 for a one-way trip (regular fare $2.50) to all qualifying seniors, youth, persons with disabilities, and individuals who qualify based on income. The discount includes bus, TRAX, FrontRunner, S-Line streetcar, and UTA On Demand. Paratransit service is not eligible for the discount.
Riders must apply and qualify for the Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card to receive reduced fare benefits. All riders are eligible for the standard FAREPAY Card.
How To Apply
- Apply online (Chrome and Safari are the preferred browsers).
- Verify identification and eligibility. Click here for more info.
- Receive your new Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card after application has been approved.
Register your card at farepay.rideuta.com to get these benefits:
- Account creation and funds loading
- Card loss protection
- Card theft protection
- Automatic reloads
- Email alerts for low balances
- Order status updates
- Multiple cards on one account
- Funds transfers
- Transaction history details
Who Qualifies?
| APPLICATION TYPE | ELIGIBILITY | EXPIRATION PERIOD |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Ages 6-18 | 5 years or 19th birthday |
| Seniors | Ages 65+ | 5 years from application date |
| Persons with disabilities | Medicare or healthcare professional verification | 5 years from application date |
| Low-income individuals | Member of a participating program* or income level 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines | 1 year from application date |
*All applicants must fill out the application in order to qualify to take advantage of the Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card.
Your FAREPAY Card May Need To Be Replaced
Due to system updates, some of the older FAREPAY Cards will stop working in January 2025. UTA will replace your card at no charge if you need a new one.
Check the serial number on the back of your FAREPAY Card:
If your serial number is within the ranges listed below, your FAREPAY Card will need to be replaced.
FAREPAY Cards
000000000-000004904
000005510-000055549
000060870-000060919
000062980-000068989
000083000-000089919
000092020-000116022
000116030-000129459
Reduced Fare FAREPAY Cards
000004905-000005509
000055750-000058769
000060920-000062979
Contact UTA Customer Service
If your card falls within these ranges, contact UTA Customer Service at 801-RIDE-UTA (801-743-3882) and use option 2 to request your free replacement card. You can also visit a customer service location to speak to a representative in person.
If your card does not fall into these ranges, it does not need to be replaced.
How To Use Your New Card
- Activate your card and create a web account at farepay.rideuta.com. Add your card to the account for loss and theft protection, as well as for convenient account management. You can also add funds to your account here.
- Tap card* on card reader when boarding, exiting, or transferring between UTA bus, TRAX, FrontRunner, Ski Bus, and S-Line streetcar services. When transferring between TRAX lines (e.g. Blue Line to Red Line), only tap card at first and last stations. Card readers are located inside buses near doors and at UTA rail stations.
- Remember to Tap Off your card so that you get charged the correct amount. If you forget to Tap Off, you will be charged for the maximum FrontRunner trip.
- Use card for fare payment only after activation and when card reader has given green light. If card reader gives red light, card is not valid for fare payment and another form of payment is required.
- Present card to UTA police when asked to present proof of fare.
If you have additional questions or need help filling out an application, please contact customer service at 801-RIDE-UTA (801-743-3882) or at rideuta@rideuta.com.
*The Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card may be shown to the operator or fare inspector and the customer may pay the reduced fare using cash. The reduced cash fare is 50% of the regular cash fare of $1.25.